Race for Top Talent: Arsenal’s Striker and Winger Search, Chelsea’s Bench Strength, Liverpool’s Assistant Manager Moves, and More Transfer Window News

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window, with a striker and winger being their top priorities. Alexander Isak of Newcastle and Michael Olise of Crystal Palace are among their targets. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester United are also keeping an eye on Isak, who has a release clause of 50m euros (£42.8m).

In addition to their pursuit of a striker, Arsenal is closely monitoring RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko. Sesko has been linked with several clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United, who are also keeping tabs on him. Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders is a target for Besiktas for their head coach vacancy while Liverpool and Paris St-Germain are eyeing Chelsea’s defender Levi Colwill.

Tottenham Hotspur is interested in acquiring Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry, who may be on the market. Spurs are also leading the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and are poised to make a move for the Englishman in the summer transfer window. Romelu Lukaku is expected to return to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell at Roma, as the Italian club may struggle to afford his permanent signing.

Chelsea and Newcastle are said to be interested in Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Meanwhile, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich about becoming their new manager, with a decision expected in the coming week. Former Liverpool and Everton manager Rafael Benitez is set to take over as the head coach at Sao Paulo after his departure from Celta Vigo.